Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
prunina
ID:
1331914

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Arévalo) Molinari & Mayta

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 16: 42 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344368

Common Names

  • Maxillaria prunina
  • Pruning Maxillaria
  • Pruning Spider Orchid

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Description

Maxillaria prunina (also called Prunina Maxillaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has large, ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Maxillaria prunina is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maxillaria prunina has white flowers with a yellow center and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings have short, thick stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maxillaria prunina can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Maxillaria prunina

Maxillaria prunina is native to Ecuador.

Species in the Maxillaria genus

Maxillaria acervata, Maxillaria aciantha, Maxillaria acostae, Maxillaria acuminata, Maxillaria acutifolia, Maxillaria adendrobium, Maxillaria adolphi, Maxillaria adscendens, Maxillaria aequiloba, Maxillaria affinis, Maxillaria aggregata, Maxillaria alba, Maxillaria albata, Maxillaria albiflora, Maxillaria alfaroi, Maxillaria allenii, Maxillaria alpestris, Maxillaria alticola, Maxillaria amabilis, Maxillaria amblyantha, Maxillaria anatomorum, Maxillaria anceps, Maxillaria angustibulbosa, Maxillaria angustisegmenta, Maxillaria angustissima, Maxillaria antioquiana, Maxillaria appendiculoides, Maxillaria arachnites, Maxillaria arachnitiflora, Maxillaria arbuscula, Maxillaria argyrophylla, Maxillaria augustae-victoriae, Maxillaria aurea, Maxillaria auyantepuiensis, Maxillaria azulensis, Maxillaria barbosae, Maxillaria batemanii, Maxillaria bennettii, Maxillaria bicallosa, Maxillaria binotii, Maxillaria biolleyi, Maxillaria bocazensis, Maxillaria bolivarensis, Maxillaria boliviensis, Maxillaria bolleoides, Maxillaria bomboizensis, Maxillaria brachybulbon, Maxillaria brachypetala, Maxillaria brachypoda, Maxillaria bracteata,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

Eduardo Antonio Molinari Novoa (b.1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molinari' in the authors string.
Luis Fernando Mayta Anco (b.1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mayta' in the authors string.
Rafael Arévalo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arévalo' in the authors string.